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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.90, 669.36 and 353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.90, 669.36 and 353.68 is: 488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.90 : 669.36 = 353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.90/669.36 = 353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.90x = 669.36 × 353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.90x = 236,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,739.24/484.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.22

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